Our position on live animal exports and the Prince of Wales' visit to Kielder Salmon Centre
Our position on live animal exports and the Prince of Wales' visit to the Environment Agency's Kielder Salmon Centre in Scotland yesterday.
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Landmark Agriculture Bill and NAO report
Landmark Agriculture Bill to deliver a Green Brexit Today we have introduced an Agriculture Bill into Parliament. This is a major post-Brexit policy that will ensure a leaner and healthier environment for future generations This Bill will take back control …
Forest of Dean beavers build their first dams
Excitement has been growing in the Forest of Dean and across Defra, the Forestry Commission and our partners as the beavers introduced during July have completed construction on their first dams in the Greathough Brook! Evidence from the trail cameras …
Coverage of Asian Hornet update and Woodland Creation Grants now available all year round
The National Bee Unit has called for the public to report any suspected Asian hornets after two further confirmed sightings in Liskeard, Cornwall and Hull, East Yorkshire. The news is covered briefly in this morning’s Times and Daily Mirror. At …
London Illegal Wildlife Trade conference and Anglian Water visit
Today we begin the one month countdown to the London Illegal Wildlife Trade conference and look back on the Environment Secretary's visit to Anglian Water
Hormone treated beef
Today we look at the issue of unlabeled hormone-boosted meat entering the UK’s food chain while it is still illegal in the EU.
New pilot scheme to bring 2,500 seasonal workers to UK farms
A nationwide pilot to bring overseas workers to UK farms has today been announced by the Environment Secretary and Home Secretary. The pilot will enable fruit and vegetable farmers to employ migrant workers from outside the EU for up to …
UK / French meeting on scallop fishing
Today, 5 September, a constructive meeting was held in London between industry representatives from Britain and France on scallop fishing in the English Channel.
Asian hornet identified in Cornwall and UK water companies publish their business plans
Today we report on the confirmed sighting of an Asian Hornet in Cornwall and we look at coverage of business plans announced by UK water companies.
Minister Coffey visits the North West
Last Friday, Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey visited the North West of England to met with the local Environment Agency (EA) team and representatives from United Utilities (UU) to discuss the effects that dry weather has had on the regions water supply.